Matt Wallace secured his eighth European Tour title with a playoff victory at the European Masters in Switzerland.
Wallace fired a flawless 64 in the first round to open up a four-shot lead at The Renaissance Club. He held onto his advantage throughout the tournament, eventually needing a playoff to defeat South Africa’s Dean Burmester.
“It’s an amazing feeling to win again,” Wallace said. “I’ve been working hard on my game and it’s all coming together now.”
England’s Andrew “Beef” Johnston finished tied for third place, three shots behind Wallace.
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, cutting his tournament short. Health issues forced Fowler to step back, preventing him from competing at his best
Following his recent announcement, Tiger Woods will participate in the Genesis Invitational tournament, hosted at the Riviera Country Club from February 16th to 19th, 2023.
“It’s always an honor and a privilege to play in front of the home crowd,” Woods said. “The Genesis Invitational is a special tournament for me, and I’m excited to be back.”
After winning the tournament in 2019, Woods had to withdraw from the 2022 event due to an injury. He is thrilled to be back and looking forward to showcasing his skills at the PGA Tour event.